Vulnerability Description
GNU tar 1.13.19 and other versions before 1.13.25 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack, as the result of a modification that effectively disabled the security check.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Tar | <= 1.13.25 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103419290219680&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10224.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:219
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.038.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-096.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103419290219680&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10224.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:219
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.038.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-096.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1216?
CVE-2002-1216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). GNU tar 1.13.19 and other versions before 1.13.25 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack, as the result of a modification that effectively disabled the security chec...
How severe is CVE-2002-1216?
CVE-2002-1216 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Tar.